Kitchen Team Associate — Learn, Grow & Serve

Panda Restaurant Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in South Bend, IN is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. You’ll join a friendly team, learn quickly, and earn opportunities to grow your career with Panda Cares.

No prior experience required; training provided. You may work at front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen, with a focus on teamwork and delivering a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school education.
• Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at the employee’s expense.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to guests—greeting guests, serving food and handling payments at the cash register
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Follows operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment and may work at different positions—front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen
• Works effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment

Skills

Friendly and helpful team members

Operations experience

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group in South Bend, IN is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. You’ll join a friendly team, learn quickly, and earn opportunities to grow your career with Panda Cares.

No prior experience required; training provided. You may work at front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen, with a focus on teamwork and delivering a positive guest experience.